Assistant Tax Manager

Independent Recruiters; Venlo; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

25 vacation days

Non-contributory pension

Hybrid work model

Travel allowance

Remote work allowance

Company laptop

Positive team environment

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to strengthen the international tax team of a major global retailer and manufacturer. You will own VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, support audits, and improve processes in a hands-on, global environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to review intercompany agreements for transfer pricing and coordinate responses to tax authorities, covering CIT, WHT, OSS/IOSS, and Pillar II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax Law or related field.
• Several years of experience in a multi-entity, multi-country environment.
• Strong focus on VAT/indirect tax with cross-border know-how.
• Solid ERP experience (SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Owns issues end-to-end and collaborates well with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support tax audits and drive improvements in processes and controls.
• Be the go-to expert for indirect tax and coordinate responses to authorities.
• Support corporate tax compliance including CIT, WHT, and transfer pricing.
• Review intercompany agreements for alignment with transfer pricing policies.
• Document tax positions and maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

VAT/Indirect tax

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax Law / Fiscal Economics

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Are you a tax professional with a passion for VAT and a desire to make an impact in a complex, global environment? Do you thrive on solving problems and taking ownership in a fast-paced, international setting? This is your opportunity. For a major global retailer and manufacturer with a full-scale, end-to-end operation, we are seeking a hands‑on and driven Assistant Tax Manager to strengthen their International Tax department.

As Assistant Tax Manager, you will report to the Global Tax Manager and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's global tax position. Your primary focus will be on ensuring robust and consistent global VAT compliance, supporting tax audits, and improving processes. This is a hands‑on role where you will be the go‑to expert for indirect tax matters, while also providing support on corporate income tax and transfer pricing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring accurate and timely VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with the shared service center and local advisors.
• Monitoring the VAT treatment for complex cross‑border transactions (B2C, B2B, OSS, IOSS) and reviewing returns and reconciliations.
• Identifying and mitigating VAT risks in daily operations, from logistics flows to invoicing, and driving improvements in processes, controls, and documentation.
• Supporting corporate tax compliance, including CIT, WHT, Transfer Pricing (Local/Master File), and Pillar II.
• Reviewing intercompany agreements to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies.
• Acting as the main point of contact for tax audits, especially VAT audits, and coordinating responses to tax authorities.
• Ensuring all tax positions are clearly documented and audit‑ready.

Functiecriteria

We are looking for a collaborative, hands‑on problem solver who digs into the details to bring solutions:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, Tax Accounting, or a related discipline.
• You have several years of experience in a multi‑entity, multi‑country environment.
• You have a strong focus on VAT/indirect tax with a solid understanding of cross‑border flows.
• You possess strong ERP experience (SAP is preferred) and excellent Excel skills.
• You take ownership of your work and is a collaborative partner who works well with cross‑functional teams

Our client offers a challenging role in a dynamic, international environment where you can truly make your mark.

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A generous holiday package of 25 vacation days (increasing with time of service), with the option to purchase 10 additional days.
• A non‑contributory pension scheme.
• A hybrid work model with full support for your home office setup.
• A net travel allowance of €0,23/km and a net remote work allowance of €2,45 per day.
• A company‑provided laptop.
• The chance to be part of a positive and collaborative team in a great working environment.